Crystal Nehrmeyer, Superintendent Even during one of the most unique academic school years with complex challenges, the Oracle Schools Foundation continues to exceed the expectations mission to provide financial and related support to ensure that every Oracle student has unlimited opportunity to succeed. Inspired by the personal story of a parent with a child attending…
Community-Wide Fundraiser Helps Support Senior Village Suzanne Marlatt Stewart For many SaddleBrooke residents, being sheltered in their homes for months, one project many have tackled is cleaning out closets and drawers. Then the question is, what do I do with all this stuff? Senior Village has a win-win solution for donating unwanted household items. Your…
The Role of Trees in Climate Change Sheilah Britton Your SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are pleased to bring Tanya Quist, a faculty member in the School of Plant Sciences and Director of the University of Arizona Campus Arboretum for an online community program “The Role of Trees in Climate Change” on Thursday, March…
Take a Chance and Help Our Libraries Win Big! Nancy McCluskey-Moore Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is kicking off their “Bucks 4 Books” raffle to support the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries. FSL provides the funds to purchase books, DVDs, and audiobooks for our libraries. Fifty-percent of the funds raised through the raffle (after expenses) will be…
Trek to Garwood Dam/Wildhorse Pools Ruth Caldwell It’s a long drive across Tucson, but the hikers on Jan. 28 all agreed that the scenery made it worth the trip! Eight people made the trek to Saguaro National Park East. They hiked south along several trails, then proceeded up the Garwood Trail, passing a crested saguaro…
Ross Dunfee When did the Vietnam War begin? France maintained colonial rule of Vietnam from 1864 until the Geneva Accords of 1954. During that time, multiple wars occurred in the area (including Cambodia and Laos). The Geneva Accord divided Vietnam into north (Communist rule) and south (the Republic of Vietnam) and that enticed the U.S.…